Bingaman on Draft Climate Proposal
Bingaman on Draft Climate Proposal “I appreciate the time and effort that Senators Kerry and Lieberman have put into crafting this discussion draft and will offer them and Majority Leader Reid my constructive comments and suggestions as I review it,” said Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), chairman of the Senate Energy Committee.” # # […]
Murkowski: Answers to Deepwater Horizon Tragedy Vital to Nation’s Energy Security
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 MAY 11, 2010 or ANNE JOHNSON (202) 224-7875 Sen. Murkowski: Answers to Deepwater Horizon Tragedy Vital to Nation’s Energy Security WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today led questioning of the companies involved in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill […]
OCS Development, Deepwater Horizon
Offshore Oil Development and the Deepwater Horizon Accident “We are here today because of a disaster that never should have happened. The sobering reality is that, despite the losses and damage already suffered, we do not yet know what the full impact of that disaster will be. “We should begin by remembering the […]
The Week Ahead (May 10-14)
On Tuesday, May 11, the full committee will review issues related to deepwater offshore exploration for petroleum and the accident in the Gulf of Mexico involving the offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon. Witnesses will be: Panel 1 — Dr. F.E. Beck, associate professor, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX and Elmer Danenberger, former chief, Offshore […]
Today’s Business Meeting
Today’s Business Meeting Nine Amendments, Four Bills, Three Nominations In a brief business meeting today, with a unanimous voice vote, Senate Energy Committee reported nine bipartisan committee amendments to strengthen and improve the American Clean Energy Leadership Act (S. 1462). The amendments consist mostly of new provisions on energy efficiency, energy R&D and workforce development. […]
Murkowski introduces legislation with Begich to increase oil spill liability trust fund
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 MAY 6, 2010 or ANNE JOHNSON (202) 224-7875 Sens. Murkowski and Begich Introduce Legislation to Raise Oil Spill Liability Fund to $10 billion WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich have introduced legislation to expand the federal Oil […]
Murkowski Comments on Gulf of Mexico Oil Disaster
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 May 4, 2010 or ANNE JOHNSON (202) 224-7875 Murkowski Comments on Gulf of Mexico Oil Disaster WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, vice chair of the Senate Republican Conference, today said there would be plenty of time to […]
The Week Ahead (May 3-7)
NOTE: Due to the continuing crisis in the Gulf of Mexico, our hearing for this Thursday on issues related to offshore oil and gas development and the Deepwater Horizon accident has been rescheduled for next Tuesday, May 11. Witnesses will be announced on the Committee’s website. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources Week […]
Murkowski Welcomes Permitting Decision on Cape Cod Wind
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 APRIL 28, 2010 or ANNE JOHNSON (202) 224-7875 Sen. Murkowski Welcomes Permitting Decision on Cape Cod Wind WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today welcomed Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar’s decision to allow the Cape Wind development to […]
Murkowski calls for answers to cause of Horizon explosion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977 APRIL 29, 2010 or ANNE JOHNSON (202) 224-7875 Sen. Murkowski Seeks Answers Regarding the Explosion on the Deepwater Horizon WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today said it’s imperative that tough questions are asked about what caused the […]